Hard Skills
IntermediateWildland Fire SuppressionThe application of specialized techniques and tools to control, contain, and extinguish wildfires in forested and rural environments.
IntermediateSilviculture ImplementationExecution of forest management practices including tree planting, thinning, and pruning to promote forest health and growth.
IntermediateForestry Tool OperationProficiency in using and maintaining chainsaws, brush cutters, Pulaskis, and other specialized manual and power tools.
IntermediateTopographical NavigationReading maps, using compasses, and operating GPS devices to locate fire lines and navigate remote forest terrain.
BasicVegetation and Fuel ManagementIdentifying and removing hazardous fuels and brush to create firebreaks and reduce the intensity of potential wildfires.